Patagonia Womens R2 Jacket Birch White (Spring 2013)

Days lengthen, snow melts, the rock warms – spring means more time outside. Since our R2 Jacket traps heat and breathes freely, it keeps you warm but not swampy on uphill approaches. Our most popular Regulator® fleece jacket uses a refined Polartec® Thermal Pro® recycled polyester fabric, which is superlight, extremely compressible, stretchy and soft. The short-sheared but high-loft face has a smooth appearance, and the directional knit wicks superbly, speeding dry times. Polartec Power Stretch® panels on the outer forearms and along the sides increase durability in high-wear areas and allow for a close fit while retaining warmth. With a softly lined inner collar and chin flap for skin comfort, offset shoulder seams to stay clear of pack straps and zippered pockets (one chest and two handwarmers).

•Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio; compressible, breathable and stretchy

•Directional knit wicks moisture and speeds dry time

•Collar and chin flap lined with Polartec Power Stretch fabric (recycled polyester) for next-to-skin comfort

•Polartec Power Stretch fleece panels under the arms allow for a close fit, improved motion and better durability in high-wear areas

•Zippered pockets: two handwarmers, one left chest

•Shoulder seams set forward for pack-wearing comfort

•Body: 6.1-oz Polartec® Thermal Pro® 97% polyester (64% recycled)/3% spandex. Side panels: 6.6-oz Polartec Power Stretch® 88% polyester (60% recycled)/12% spandex

•323 g (11.4 oz)

•Made in Colombia.

Material

Recycled Polyester: We recycle used soda bottles, unusable second quality fabrics and worn out garments into polyester fibers to produce many of our clothes.

Technology

Regulator® Insulation: Regulator Insulation provides phenomenal compressibility, light weight warmth and moisture transport, whether used alone or as part of a layering system.